Been a while...

**EAGAMES** · 02-24-2011, 07:11 PM

Hey there.

I'm indecisive as to whether get a nice, good size plasma/LCD for my room to continue my addiction with Black Ops (Let me know who you are if you want to add me so I don't delete you - PSN: YoFaceBro), or a laptop meaning I would most likely come back and play. Haven't had one since I left the community.

I don't know much about computers so I'm asking what would be a suitable laptop (kind of don't want a desktop) for me. As long as Stepmania/FFR runs fine, computer isn't slow/freezing/retarded and I have enough memory to hold a lot of music (interested in DJ'ing) then I'm happy. Would be great if it were under a grand, but a little over I would definitely consider.

tl;dr version: TV for gaming, or computer for FFR? If computer, I need help.

... So... How's the weather?

**GG_Guru** · 02-24-2011, 07:12 PM

Hey bro welcome back.

It's freaking cold out here..(btw, get the plasma)

SaguchiTheCat · 02-24-2011, 07:13 PM

If it were my choice, I'd get the laptop. But I'd just suggest get whatever you want more.

**darkshark** · 02-24-2011, 07:23 PM

For some reason I thought the thread title said "Beach a whale".

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...2E16834157516R

Cheap and powerful. Go with that.

**ninjaKIWI** · 02-24-2011, 07:25 PM

From what I've heard from TV enthusiasts, plasmas are garbage. Don't quote me on that though.

**ddrmaniacaaa** · 02-24-2011, 11:08 PM

Id suggest a TV. Not much happening here that you wouldnt mind missing. Ive always wanted a home theater in my basement.

Plasmas are great but there tends to be only one "sweet spot" much like a laptop or ipod screen. Above or below, to the left or right of the screen causes dark spots on the tele. If your on a budget and have the space, look into a rear projection tv. There much like an HD version of the CRT but can have beautiful picture quality.

Thatskier · 02-24-2011, 11:10 PM

Yeah, plasma... you can even play ffr on a plasma -win-

**EAGAMES** · 02-25-2011, 12:23 AM

I'll look into it ddrmaniacaaa. It seems like a TV for the win so far.

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**dragonmegaXX** · 02-25-2011, 05:55 AM

Black ops sucks Modern warfares e-penis

**The5thMoon** · 02-25-2011, 06:22 AM

Come back to us EAG!

**Bluearrowll** · 02-25-2011, 11:38 AM

The thing about plasmas is that the image on the screen tends to be burned into it after long exposure to the same image, leaving a permanent mark on the TV. Laptop is better in my opinion; you can do more than just games with a laptop as well.

MrGiggles · 02-25-2011, 12:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ninjaKIWI

From what I've heard from TV enthusiasts, plasmas are garbage. Don't quote me on that though.

I believe you get the most size/dollar ratio with plasmas, but they're kind of inferior to LCD's and LED's in most other ways.

welsh_girl · 02-25-2011, 02:11 PM

T.V - get on the PS3 same time as me - we can play BLOPS together and live happily ever after.

**25thhour** · 02-25-2011, 04:02 PM

Do not get a plasma for gaming. You will burn a permanent picture into it and thats never good.

DotKritic · 02-25-2011, 04:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ddrmaniacaaa

Id suggest a TV. Not much happening here that you wouldnt mind missing.

This.

And the weather? Sunny and 78°F in Houston.

**Coolboyrulez0** · 02-25-2011, 04:36 PM

wassap

Good to see you around again. I remember the times when you used to be the same skill level as me... then raped FFR. good times

**darkshark** · 02-25-2011, 04:37 PM

Plasma TV's will only burn images if you leave the same non-moving image (like a pause menu) on it for like 2 weeks straight or more. Plasma TV's go dead after about 7-10 years.
However, Plasma TV's have a refresh rate of 600hz, while LED/LCD is 60hz(low end) 120hz(avg) and 240hz(high end 3d ready), so the picture on plasmas are ridiculously smooth, and are always capable of 3d (240hz is the minimum needed to view 3d). So if you don't mind the fact that your plasma tv isn't going to last as long as an LCD, then you should go for it.

MrGiggles · 02-25-2011, 04:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 25thhour

Do not get a plasma for gaming. You will burn a permanent picture into it and thats never good.

That doesn't really happen anymore. Most plasmas are now very good at avoiding burn-in.

Crashfan3 · 02-26-2011, 06:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dragonmegaXX

Black ops sucks Modern warfares e-penis

Yeah.

But get a TV, I play FFR on this, as well as MW2 (PC version) and I'm getting a PS3 hooked up to it soon to replace my PS2 (actually it's just because I want to play Killzone 3).
Also LCD > Plasma, as long as you get 120hz or 240hz. Only 60hz was available in 24" when I got mine so I was kinda stuck but now we're in the future and you have optionssss. ;D

**Tyson ultima** · 02-26-2011, 07:23 PM

http://www.staiain.net/StepMania/wik....php/Keyboards I would recommend getting back into this and possibly stepmania but this is the voice of an addict. Here are possible good laptop models as well as keyboards.

02-24-2011, 07:12 PM	#2
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02-24-2011, 07:13 PM	#3
SaguchiTheCat FFR Player Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 167	Re: Been a while... If it were my choice, I'd get the laptop. But I'd just suggest get whatever you want more. __________________ Currently making DDR Gameboy stepfiles. So far I have made: Butterfly 8-bit.

02-24-2011, 07:23 PM	#4
darkshark Nothing. Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: The Pacific Ocean Posts: 4,189	Re: Been a while... For some reason I thought the thread title said "Beach a whale". http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...2E16834157516R Cheap and powerful. Go with that.

02-24-2011, 07:25 PM	#5
ninjaKIWI plain old ugly ass dumbas Join Date: Aug 2006 Age: 31 Posts: 3,303	Re: Been a while... From what I've heard from TV enthusiasts, plasmas are garbage. Don't quote me on that though.

02-24-2011, 11:08 PM	#6
ddrmaniacaaa FFR Veteran Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Dublin, Ohio Age: 34 Posts: 126	Re: Been a while... Id suggest a TV. Not much happening here that you wouldnt mind missing. Ive always wanted a home theater in my basement. Plasmas are great but there tends to be only one "sweet spot" much like a laptop or ipod screen. Above or below, to the left or right of the screen causes dark spots on the tele. If your on a budget and have the space, look into a rear projection tv. There much like an HD version of the CRT but can have beautiful picture quality. Last edited by ddrmaniacaaa; 02-24-2011 at 11:11 PM..

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02-25-2011, 04:36 PM	#16
Coolboyrulez0 VICES Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Germany Age: 30 Posts: 10,031	Re: Been a while... wassap Good to see you around again. I remember the times when you used to be the same skill level as me... then raped FFR. good times

02-25-2011, 04:37 PM	#17
darkshark Nothing. Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: The Pacific Ocean Posts: 4,189	Re: Been a while... Plasma TV's will only burn images if you leave the same non-moving image (like a pause menu) on it for like 2 weeks straight or more. Plasma TV's go dead after about 7-10 years. However, Plasma TV's have a refresh rate of 600hz, while LED/LCD is 60hz(low end) 120hz(avg) and 240hz(high end 3d ready), so the picture on plasmas are ridiculously smooth, and are always capable of 3d (240hz is the minimum needed to view 3d). So if you don't mind the fact that your plasma tv isn't going to last as long as an LCD, then you should go for it.

02-26-2011, 07:23 PM	#20
Tyson ultima Autismspeaks.gov Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: vineland,NJ Age: 31 Posts: 1,421	Re: Been a while... http://www.staiain.net/StepMania/wik....php/Keyboards I would recommend getting back into this and possibly stepmania but this is the voice of an addict. Here are possible good laptop models as well as keyboards. __________________

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